Sciatica Treatments

This refers to irritation of the sciatic nerve that supplies the leg. However it is often used to describe any pain in the leg, whatever the cause, whether it is related to circulation, pain referred from a back injury, trauma or nerve irritation. The most common causes of sciatica can usually be successfully treated by an osteopath. Osteopathic treatment for sciatica can be very effective opening out areas of the spine to reduce pressure on a nerve, relax tight joints and muscles causing referred pain, the osteopath will use a range of gentle and calming technique approaches. Often if the sciatica (leg pain) is persistant a mixture of osteopathy, to help the spinal mechanics and acupuncture, to reduce the nerve pain works very well. Ask your osteopath as to how this should be implemented or contact us if you need any further details.

Most Private Health Insurance (PHI) companies now will cover Osteopathic Treatment......